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Do’s and don’ts to have a great backpacking experience this summer

Peak Web August 3, 2026

By: Jonah Lazar, Staff Writer Throughout my time at SFU, I’ve had the luxury of taking summers off and the irresponsibility to max out my student loans so that I can backpack. During these summers, I’ve visited a lot of places that taught me a lot of lessons. For those of you who decide to travel during the last few weeks of summer, or who are gearing up for a big trip next year, I figured I’d impart a few do’s and don’ts that I’ve learned during my summers abroad.  Don’t: skimp on hotels, you may end up naked and…

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